By Sam Onekpe Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of the sums of N1,168,602,877.44, (One Billion, One Hundred and Sixty Eight Thousand, Six Hundred and Two, Eight Hundred and Seventy Seven Naira, Forty Four kobo) $392,818.01 (Three Hundred and […]
Month: February 2025
SENATE APPOINTS CHAIRMEN, DEPUTIES OF STANDING COMMITTEES TO OVERSIGHT REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONS ( Full List).
By Ken Chiwendu The Senate has appointed Chairmen and Deputies to oversight Development Commissions This followed the assent of President Bola Tinubu to bills establishing development commissions across geopolitical zones in the country. Those appointed as announced by the President of the Senate Godswill Obot Akpabio are: Senate has also […]
Police Arraign Ogun Monarch for Mistreating Elderly Man.
By John Obi The Nigerian Police Force NPF on Tuesday arraigned suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, before the Ifo Magistrate Court. Adewale, faces a three-count charge of conspiracy, assault and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace. This is in addition to his suspension […]
Nigerian Government Approves N4.8bn For HIV Treatment.
By Rosemary Caleb The Federal Executive Council FEC has approved a N4.8Bn package to sustain HIV treatment programs across the country. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate made the announcement following a FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. […]
FG MEETS NLC ON 50 PERCENT TELECOM TARIFF INCREMENT
Set Up 10-Man Committee to Review the Increment on Telecom’s Tariff.. The Federal Government has met with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) with a view to reaching a common ground on the recent 50 percent increment on the telecommunication tariff by the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC). This is contained in […]
Chieftaincy Tussle:Court sacks Ohinoyi of Ebiraland.
By Ken Chiwendu A High Court sitting in Lokoja on Monday sacked the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Tijani Ahmed-Anaje. Delivering the judgment, Justice Umar Salisu ordered Mr Ahmed-Anaje not to parade himself as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. The plaintiffs,Daudu Adeku-Ojiah, Hussain Yusuf and Abdulrahaam Suberu had in December challenged the appointment […]
Why the Sun has not risen on the Mambilla Project.
Iliyasu GaduIlgad2009@gmail.com08035355706 (Texts only) If you have visited the Mambilla plateau in Sardauna Local Government of Taraba state, you probably will not behold a better Eldorado in Nigeria.Everything about the place from the temperate weather, to the bewitching scenic beauty, to the agricultural produce and livestock is something you can […]
POLICE IN NIGER ARREST NINETEEN MISCREANTS, SUSPECTED PHONE SNATCHERS WITH DANGEROUS WEAPONS.
By Ken Chiwendu In its continuous response to tackling the menace of thuggery, snatching of handsets and abuse of illicit drugs within Minna and its environs, the Area Commander of the Niger State Police Command Minna, ACP Aliyu A. Rabah led a sting operation to some black spots within the […]
NSCDC FCT Honours 23 Operatives For Exemplary Service.
By Goodluck Ikiebe The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has rewarded 23 operatives of its FCT Command with medals of excellence for exemplary service. The Commandant of the FCT Command, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, presented the awards at a brief ceremony on Monday in Abuja. The FCT Boss disclosed […]
FG TAKES LEAP TOWARDS FISCAL EXCELLENCE WITH REVISED CASH MANAGEMENT POLICY.
By Goodluck Ikiebe The Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring sound fiscal management and sustainable economic development through the revised policy on Cash Management and Bottom-Up Cash Planning. The Minister gave the assurance at a Stakeholder’s Review Meeting on […]